Recent Broadcasts

Joel Fan
6/17/2015 at 6:00 PM

From China with Love–Connecting Cultures through Music is an engaging piano recital that showcases both Chinese and Western favorites. Part of YoungArts@KennedyCenter, presented in collaboration with the National YoungArts Foundation.

Samarpane: A Dedication of Indian Classical Dance
6/16/2015 at 6:00 PM

This performance exemplifies the three pillars of Indian dance: Bhava, or expressions, Raga, or melody, and Tala, or rhythm. In this classical Bharatanatyam performance, the dancer depicts different stories through hand gestures and expressions, interjected by pure dance segments.

Danny Rothschild: Home, Again6/15/2015 at 6:00 PM

IN THE THEATER LAB

Written by Rothschild, Home, Again tells the story of Dakota, who has returned to the small town of Silver Creek for a family funeral, 11 years after she ran away, and reconnects with her friend Lucy. Part of YoungArts@KennedyCenter, presented in collaboration with the National YoungArts Foundation. *Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the States Gallery starting at approximately 5:30 p.m., up to two tickets per person.

Crush Funk Brass
6/14/2015 at 6:00 PM

Siné Qua Non
6/13/2015 at 6:00 PM

Igniting the stage with its fusion of classical and world music flavors, the jazz quintet is joined by Elite String Quartet and vocalist Christie Dashiell for selections from their upcoming album Of the People. Part of DC Jazz Festival.

Comedy at the Kennedy Center: W. Kamau Bell
6/11/2015 at 6:00 PM

IN THE TERRACE THEATER

Praised by the New York Times as "the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years," Bell has multiple comedy albums to his credit, is a regular on several of the biggest comedy podcasts including WTF with Marc Maron, and was named an Ambassador of Racial Justice by the ACLU. This program contains mature themes and strong language. Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the States Gallery starting at approximately 5:30 p.m., up to 2 tickets per person. Note: this program will be streamed live but will not be archived.

The Fairfax Wind Symphony
6/7/2015 at 6:00 PM

MyTix My Way Soirée Pre and Post-Let's Be Frank Swing Dance Party
6/6/2015 at 6:00 PM

Join in a celebration of the centennial year of Frank Sinatra’s birth with the acclaimed Seth Kibel Quintet. Tom Koerner and Debra Sternberg (Gottaswing) lead free swing dance lessons at 5 p.m. After the Let's Be Frank NSO Pops concert, the fun continues 10 p.m.–midnight with more dancing, social photo booths, and cash bars pouring signature cocktails.

Woodrow Wilson High School Vocal Music Program
6/1/2015 at 6:00 PM

Janelle Gill: Exploring Strayhorn!5/31/2015 at 6:00 PM

The pianist brings her newest project, a musical homage to jazz pianist, composer, and lyricist Billy Strayhorn, which features a combination of swing and straight-ahead interpretations of rarely heard Strayhorn compositions. Part of East River JazzFest.

The Millennium Stage was created and underwritten by James A. Johnson and Maxine Isaacs to make the performing arts accessible to everyone in fulfillment of the Kennedy Center's mission to its community and the nation.

Generous support is provided by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation and The Karel Komárek Family Foundation.

Additional support is provided by Kimberly Engel and Family-The Dennis and Judy Engel Charitable Foundation, The Gessner Family Foundation, The Irene Pollin Audience Development and Community Engagement Initiatives, The Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation, Inc., The Meredith Foundation, Dr. Deborah Rose and Dr. Jan A.J. Stolwijk, the U.S. Department of Education, the National Committee for the Performing Arts, and the Millennium Stage Endowment Fund.

The Millennium Stage Endowment Fund was made possible by James A. Johnson and Maxine Isaacs, Fannie Mae Foundation, the Kimsey Endowment, Gilbert† and Jaylee† Mead, Mortgage Bankers Association of America and other anonymous gifts to secure the future of the Millennium Stage.

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